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Cholesterol-HDL

Question: What is HDL ( High Density Lipoprotein )?

Answer: Lipoproteins are proteins in the blood that transport cholesterols, triglycerides, and other lipids to various tissues. The main function of HDL appears to be carrying excess cholesterol (and probably other phospholipids and proteins) to the liver for "re-packaging" or excretion in the bile.

Higher levels of HDL seem to be protective against coronary artery disease, thus HDL is sometimes referred to as "good" cholesterol.

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